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Lisa West

Lisa West
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Lisa has a degree in Media & Communication from Glasgow Caledonian University and works with industry news, sifting through press releases in addition to moderating website comments.

Poland in $12 Billion deal for Apache attack helicopters

Poland intends to purchase 96 AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters, accompanied by equipment such as engines, targeting systems, 1,844 AGM-114R2 Hellfire Missiles, 460 AGM-179A JAGMs, 508 Stinger 92K Block I Missiles, and 7,650 WGU-59/B APKWS-II Guidance Sections.

American assault ship visits Norway

During its stay, the Mesa Verde intends to unload equipment and vehicles of the U.S. Marine Corps.

First female Admiral appointed in Turkish Navy

Turkey's Supreme Military Council has marked a historic moment by promoting Captain Gökçen Fırat to the rank of Rear Admiral, making her the first woman to attain this rank in the Turkish Navy's history.

Royal Navy ship boosts West African maritime security

HMS Trent has embarked on a mission to West Africa, aiming to enhance maritime security and curb criminal activities like piracy prevalent in the region.

British mission concludes after intercepting 50 Russian jets

Royal Air Force personnel have returned from a four-month stint leading NATO's Baltic air policing mission in Estonia.

Britain joins major air defence exercise

HMS Duncan, a Type 45 Destroyer, served as the command hub for this critical exercise.

Government urged to outline plans for new surveillance ship

A new report urges the government to outline its plans and timeline for the Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ship.

Ministry of Defence invites tender for Pilot Cadet Training

The objective of the scheme, according to the tender notice, is to provide ground instruction and Single Engine Piston (SEP) aircraft flying training.

Report blasts E-7 procurement as ‘absolute folly’

In its analysis of the E-7 Wedgetail procurement, the report criticises a decision to reduce the UK’s initial order for five aircraft down to three.

UK left with ‘extremely limited’ numbers of combat equipment

A report warns that the UK has been left with "an extremely limited reserve of fighting equipment, including warships, modern armoured vehicles or combat aircraft".